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Alan Carius

Alan Carius is manager of the Borazon CBN programs at GE Superabrasives, Worthington, Ohio.

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Articles June 1, 1997 Alan Carius
Super Coatings for Superabrasives
While superabrasives in grinding wheels generally perform better than conventional abrasives, the grains also possess characteristics that can lead to unwanted chemical reactions during the wheel manufacturing process or premature pullout during use. This article discusses the ways a coating applied to the grains can reduce or prevent these undesirable side effects. .
Articles June 1, 1995 Alan Carius
PCBN Turns the Hard Stuff
This article compares hard turning to grinding for finishing hardened steel parts and discusses which operation would be more appropriate for various situations. The article also looks at the machine tool, insert and cutting parameters required during hard turning.